4th Circuit Tosses Class Certification in Genworth 401(k) Fiduciary Breach Case
The appeals court ruled that ERISA claims tied to defined contribution plans involve individualized losses...
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Nonparticipation Calls for More Communication, Education
Eligible workers are not making retirement plan contributions due to lack of understanding and awareness,...
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71.6% of DC plan sponsors surveyed reported being at least moderately likely to recommend their provider to others.
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How Does Outsourcing Affect Fiduciary Duties?
ERISA experts caution that while delegating duties to outside providers can add expertise and help with the workload, plan sponsors still have a duty to monitor.
‘Staying the Course’ Through Market Volatility
Industry experts warn pre-retirees need the most assurance.
Retirement Industry People Moves
San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association appoints new deputy CIO; Northern Trust Wealth Management adds head of global sales.
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Keeping the Missing Participant Search Compliant
Industry experts advise that plan sponsors still have significant responsibility, even with help from the Department of Labor.
District Judge Officially Vacates Fiduciary Rule
The ruling confirms an unopposed motion filed earlier this week, finalizing the Department of Labor’s abandonment of the rule established...
Target-Date CITs Continue to Surpass Mutual Funds
According to Morningstar, collective investment trusts grew 20% from 2024 to 2025, while remaining concentrated among a few major providers.
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Alight adds 2 platforms to partner network; TrueRx offers health cost control bundle; State Street launches investment-grade ABS ETF; and...
Demographic Shift to Spark Major Wealth Transfer, Retirement Changes
State Street and McKinsey research highlighted how an aging population will reshape retirement finances in the coming years.
401(k) Plans Expand Features, Lower Fees as Employers Refine Retirement Benefits
New research from the Investment Company Institute found the use of automatic enrollment spreading, employer contributions nearly universal and plan...
Younger Generations Eye Unconventional Asset Classes
8 in 10 Gen Z Northwestern Mutual survey respondents said they are considering high-risk assets because they feel financially behind...
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The DC Imperative: Advance Investment Solutions to Strengthen the Retirement Lifeline
Defined contribution plans are a critical component of retirement savings and, for many, can be a lifeline to financial security in retirement. However, participants want and need help to retire with dignity. We...
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Paycheck or Pot of Gold? Helping Participants Navigate the Decumulation Dilemma
In this webinar, you’ll discover how defined contribution plan participants are navigating the decumulation dilemma— taking their accumulated savings as a paycheck (i.e., an annuity) or a perceived “pot of gold” (i.e., a...
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DC Survey: Participant views on AI and private markets
Invesco's new DC Pulse Survey of plan participants focused on their views on AI and private markets.
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Cracking the Retirement Code: Income Replacement Rates
Will future retirees have enough income to maintain their pre-retirement standard of living? A retirement plan without an income replacement plan is just a savings account, which could fall short of participants’ needs...
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Precision in Protection: Using Guaranteed Lifetime Income and Managed Accounts to Improve Outcomes
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Female Civil Servants Lag Behind
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